History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The 50th Anniversary Park, which was opened in 1973 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey and popularly known as "Flag Hill", is one of the highest viewing and recreation areas in Ankara with its huge land of 520 thousand square meters. The giant Turkish Flag, flying on the 100-meter-high monumental pole, one of the highest flagpoles in Türkiye, at the top of the park, is proudly viewed from almost every point of the capital. It is a unique observation terrace overlooking the capital on the Cebeci and İncesu ridges, with its cascading artificial waterfalls, ponds, pine forest and amphitheatre. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The park is established on dominant hill ridges between 920 meters and 980 meters altitude. Thanks to its topographic location, it has a panoramic viewing angle that reveals Ankara Castle, Anıtkabir, Kocatepe Mosque and the entire capital skyline. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Pedestrian and vehicle entrance to the park is completely free (is_free: true).•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open to visitors 7 days a week between 07:00 - 23:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Safety railings should be taken into consideration on hill slopes. The roads leading to the main observation decks are asphalt and ramped and are accessible for disabled and strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:Panoramic viewing terraces, cascading ponds, cafeteria, children's amusement park, picnic pergolas, prayer room and WC are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çamlıtepe District, İncesu ridges, between Seyranbağları - Cebeci, Çankaya / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: 3.5 km from Kızılay and 2 km from College junction; It is easily accessible by passenger vehicles on winding but well-maintained asphalt roads.•Real Public Transportation Information: EGO buses numbered 160 and 381 and Seyranbağları minibuses departing from Kızılay and Sıhhiye pass near the entrance of the hill; It takes 5 minutes by taxi from the College or Kurtuluş metro station.•Parking Availability:There is a large capacity free parking lot within the park. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Frames:Panoramic angles taking in Ankara's urban skyline from beneath the massive 100-meter Turkish Flag and Anıtkabir glistening at sunset.•Night View:Watching the city and taking photos from the observation deck, where millions of lights of the capital shine like a jewel in the evening, is a unique experience.